Jan 28, 1985: I was one of the accident investigators. NASA knew there were serious problems but launched anyway. @NASA wanted publicity & the press was leaving after waiting a couple days. Well, they got their publicity. #Challenger #Challengeraccidenthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4JOjcDFtBE …
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If I remember correctly, Reagan was supposed to give a SOTU address that evening & rumor has it the White House pushed for the launch bc Reagan wanted to mention it in his speech. Don't know how accurate that is, but wouldn't put it past them!
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Neither Reagan nor the White House ordered the shuttle to go.
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Thanks for clearing that up. It was a detail that always bothered me.
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I'm not into celebrity, so I don't get all excited if one responds to, and/ or likes a tweet of mine. However, when a LEGEND & American hero like you takes the time to reply, yeah, I'm chuffed! Thank you for your service & contribution to moving aviation & America forward.
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Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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